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tinybear · May 17, 2005, 06:31 am

Mexico's Fox Regrets Comment About Blacks

By MARK STEVENSON
MEXICO CITY (AP) - After a scolding from north of the border, President Vicente Fox said he regretted any hurt feelings over a comment he made about blacks in the United States. But many Mexicans insist Americans overreacted.

In a speech Friday, Fox praised the dedication of Mexicans working in the United States, saying they're willing to take jobs that ``even blacks'' won't do.

State Department spokesman Richard Boucher called the remark ``very insensitive and inappropriate'' and said the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City had raised the issue with the Mexican government.

African American leaders, including the Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, called on Fox to apologize.

At first the Mexican president refused, saying his remark had been misinterpreted. But on Monday, after a weekend of mounting criticism, he seemed eager to make amends.

http://cnn.netscape.cnn.com/ns/news/...20050316BPT103

But here's my question: What sort of jobs is he talking about? You know, those which 'even blacks would not do'?

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tinybear Volcanic Erupter Location: Hong Kong (for now) Posts: 7,085	Mexican President Criticized For Inappropriate Comment Mexico's Fox Regrets Comment About Blacks By MARK STEVENSON MEXICO CITY (AP) - After a scolding from north of the border, President Vicente Fox said he regretted any hurt feelings over a comment he made about blacks in the United States. But many Mexicans insist Americans overreacted. In a speech Friday, Fox praised the dedication of Mexicans working in the United States, saying they're willing to take jobs that ``even blacks'' won't do. State Department spokesman Richard Boucher called the remark ``very insensitive and inappropriate'' and said the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City had raised the issue with the Mexican government. African American leaders, including the Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, called on Fox to apologize. At first the Mexican president refused, saying his remark had been misinterpreted. But on Monday, after a weekend of mounting criticism, he seemed eager to make amends. http://cnn.netscape.cnn.com/ns/news/...20050316BPT103 But here's my question: What sort of jobs is he talking about? You know, those which 'even blacks would not do'?